Coat rack - Wood, Metal, Bronze - Coat rack





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Important floor-standing coat rack in wood and bronze – Napoléon III / eclectic – late 19th century
Elegant and scenographic freestanding coat rack, made of solid wood with rich metal decoration (bronze or brass), characterized by a turned central column and an upper structure composed of numerous curved hooks finely crafted.
The model stands out for its high decorative quality: the upper part features sinuous elements and metal scrolls with detailed workmanship, typical of Napoléon III taste and French eclecticism of the second half of the nineteenth century.
Era:
Late 19th century (circa 1870–1900)
Style:
Napoléon III / eclectic with neobaroque influences
Materials:
• Solid wood
• Bronze / gilded brass
Features:
• Turned baluster central column
• Numerous upper and intermediate hooks
• Sturdy and stable structure
Conditions:
Good overall condition for its age.
Present signs of time and use, including:
• wear on the wooden base
• small scratches and surface marks
• natural patina on wood and metal
Authentic condition that enhances its era and charm.
Mode of use:
Originally used as an entrance or wardrobe coat rack, designed to support hats, coats and accessories.
Today also ideal as:
• scenographic furnishing element for the entrance
• complement for classic or antique environments
• decorative piece for boutique, studios or showrooms
Seller's Story
Important floor-standing coat rack in wood and bronze – Napoléon III / eclectic – late 19th century
Elegant and scenographic freestanding coat rack, made of solid wood with rich metal decoration (bronze or brass), characterized by a turned central column and an upper structure composed of numerous curved hooks finely crafted.
The model stands out for its high decorative quality: the upper part features sinuous elements and metal scrolls with detailed workmanship, typical of Napoléon III taste and French eclecticism of the second half of the nineteenth century.
Era:
Late 19th century (circa 1870–1900)
Style:
Napoléon III / eclectic with neobaroque influences
Materials:
• Solid wood
• Bronze / gilded brass
Features:
• Turned baluster central column
• Numerous upper and intermediate hooks
• Sturdy and stable structure
Conditions:
Good overall condition for its age.
Present signs of time and use, including:
• wear on the wooden base
• small scratches and surface marks
• natural patina on wood and metal
Authentic condition that enhances its era and charm.
Mode of use:
Originally used as an entrance or wardrobe coat rack, designed to support hats, coats and accessories.
Today also ideal as:
• scenographic furnishing element for the entrance
• complement for classic or antique environments
• decorative piece for boutique, studios or showrooms

